When it comes to modern plumbing, two types of pipe dominate the conversation: CPVC pipes (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) and PEX pipes (Cross-Linked Polyethylene). These materials have replaced ...

A pipe that builders are using inside homes more and more is coming under fire by the people who know best -- professional plumbers. Plumbers are warning you to know what's inside your walls no matter ...

Plumbing repairs or new water line installations are a snap with push-to-connect fittings. These innovative brass fittings can easily connect copper, CPVC, PEX and even polybutylene pipe and tubing.

The decision to recommend a repipe isn’t always an easy one. Some of the signs that a problem may be systemic can be subtle and vary for different plumbing materials. Determining whether a particular ...

Plastic piping materials, such as chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), are popular alternatives to copper for residential plumbing. Lighter in weight and often less expensive, plastics like CPVC ...